Single Mat Vs Double Mat

The top mat has a slightly larger opening than the bottom mat to allow a small border of the bottom mat to show around the image.

Single mat vs double mat.

Double mats a single mat is a matboard border traditionally about 2 wide that surrounds the artwork and separates it from the frame and the glazing. Adhesive mats are akin to large sheets of double stick tape. We currently offer no mat single mat double mat floated island mat and article framing for your artwork. A double mat is essentially the same thing except a small reveal of another color mat lines the edge of the artwork between it and the top mat.

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This post will provide advice and showcase a few endless mat combinations ranging from simple to super eclectic. However the simple explanation is that a single malt scotch comes from only one distillery and often refers to scotch that comes from one batch. Like me on facebook. If your piece has a border a single mat with reveal a small amount of room between where the artwork ends and the mat begins is also a great way to elevate your matting style and add a small touch of elegance.

A double malt scotch is less. 2 mats one mat on top of the other. 1 4 inch is the most common. The offset dimension is what determines how much of the bottom mat will be shown.

If your piece is signed this is the recommended way to go. Simply click on the mat you want to change bottom middle or top and change your materials colors offsets and borders. Designing single double and triple mat boards. Removing or reconfiguring mats is as easy as adding them.

Adding a double or accent mat to your framed photo or artwork is an easy way to add character to make the image pop even more. 1 mat over the picture. As of may 2019 our available mat styles have increased. The hugger mugger mats also offer some pretty nice advantages such as a double sided mat with one side designed for excellent stability in a traditional vinyasa practice and a more woven fabric on the other side perfect for hot yoga.

You can choose your optimal mat style in our online frame designer and learn more about our current mat styles here keeping it simple is our mantra her.